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The time has finally come upon us….and it only took 20 years! Thank you Mr. Emanuel for saying that you’ll start to enforce the Chicago recycling ordinance. If you want the full text, you can find it here. Chicago Recycling […]

For everyone living in Chicago, you are probably aware that the City has implemented a new fee for trash service. If you live in a building that has 4 units or less, you are now required to pay $9.50/month for […]

Top stories in this newsletter Zero Precent turns to crowdfunding to prevent food waste Distributing food to the need is often more problematic than supplying it in Chicago. Good food goes to waste at downtown restaurants because nonprofits, many of […]

For such a simple commodity, the waste industry can be very confusing at times. Between contract language, invoices, and fluctuating prices, it isn’t always clear exactly what your service level is or what you’re even being charged for. After reading […]

How would you feel if you found out your neighbor was paying less for the exact same service from the exact same company? How would you feel if it was 5% less than what you paid? 15% less? 37% less […]

Top stories in this newsletter Trash problems: Recycling in crisis Dividing trash to be recycled has become a way of life for Americans. More than 34 percent of garbage is recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a gain […]

Top stories in this newsletter New Chicago Composting Ordinance Helps Urban Farmers The ordinance creates two new categories of composters: large scale urban farms, and tier two facilities, like community gardens. After registering with the city, these agricultural organizations can […]

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